Charles "Bob" Hines

Charles "Bob" Hines, 84 of Benton, Kentucky went to be with the Lord March 12, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah, peaceful with his devoted wife, Jane, and family members at his side.

A proud graduate of Vanderbilt University earning a scholarship in Chemical Engineering.  Bob was one of the five starters on the basketball team, a retiree from USEC and along with his wife, Jane, worked and traveled for two and a half years for Toby Tours; active in Benton Church of Christ taking seniors on many enjoyable trips; drove a school bus for ten years for Marshall County and the last three years transported children with special needs which he loved dearly.  For five years, Bob taught the GED Program through the Adult Learning Center and helped many students earn their GED.  Member of the Benton Church of Christ, the Beekeeper's Organization, former member of the Calvert City Lion's Club.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Vasseur Green Hines; son, Kelly Hines (Rachel); daughter, Dawn Oden (Roger); grandson, Zack Oden and Wesley Hines; granddaughter, Alexis Hines; stepson, Randy Green (Beth); stepdaughter, Michelle David; step-grandson, Jesse Green (Teri), Seth Rickard (Megan), Tanner Rickard (Morgan); step-granddaughter, Rebecca Baker (Garth), Randi Knight (Vince), Laura Jones (Andrew); 12 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Kirkpatrick (Al); brother, Doug Hines (Cathy); nieces, Lisa, Cary and Kim.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Daisy Hines and granddaughter, Erin Hines.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Collier Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Ray officiating.

Burial to follow at Calvert City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Collier Funeral Home located at 211 West 5^th Street Benton, KY 42025. 270-527-3141.

The family has requested that monetary contributions be made to Titus Christian Prep School, Inc. PO Box 1074 Benton, KY 42025.